President William Ruto has effected a series of promotions, appointments and postings within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
In changes announced by the Ministry of Defence upon recommendation of the Defence Council, Major General John Maiso Nkoimo has been appointed Deputy Commander Kenya Army, replacing Major General Mohamed Nur Hassan, who has proceeded to retirement.
Until his appointment as Deputy Commander, Major General Nkoimo was the General Officer Commanding Central Command.
Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah, who was serving as Base Commander at Laikipia Air Base, has been appointed Deputy Air Force Commander.
The President has also promoted Brigadier William Kamoiro to the rank of Major General and appointed him General Officer Commanding Central Command.
Brigadier Peter Kipketer Limo has been promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Personnel and Logistics at Defence Headquarters.
He replaces Major General Edward Rugendo, who has been appointed Managing Director at the Defence Forces Welfare Services.
Until his promotion and appointment, Brigadier Limo was serving as Managing Director at the Defence Forces Welfare Services.
“Further, on the advice of the Defence Council chaired by Hon Soipan Tuya, Cabinet Secretary for Defence, the President extended the tenure of service for the Commander Kenya Navy Major General Paul Owuor Otieno by one year,” the Ministry announced in a statement on Friday.
Other changes in the Kenya Army affect Brigadier (Dr) Francis Njoroge Kuria, who has been promoted to Major General and appointed Director of Medical Services.
Colonel Mark Joseph Awala has been promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Operations at the Kenya Army Headquarters.
Colonel Makonani Balata has been promoted to Brigadier and appointed Commander of Langata Garrison. Colonel Asma Diramo Kofa has been promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Provost at the Directorate of Oversight, Compliance and Accountability.
At the Kenya Air Force, Colonel Peter Karigih Kariuki has been promoted to Brigadier and appointed College Secretary at the National Defence College.
Colonel Benedetta Margaret Kikechi has been promoted to Brigadier and appointed Chief of Research and Development at the Defence National Security Industries.
Lieutenant Colonel Bernadette Awar Eyanae has been promoted to Colonel and appointed Colonel Plans and Programs at the International Peace Support Training.
Catherine Njoroge has been appointed Director of Public Communications.
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